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BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Fully dualled A96 'remains favoured Scottish government position'
Making the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness fully dual carriageway remains the Scottish government's "current favoured position".Transport Scotland has published a new report summarising public feedback from a consultation on options aimed at improving the has been passed to Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop, who said the preferred option had not changed from full dualling. Last year, a 2011 commitment to upgrade 86 miles (138km) of the route by 2030 was abandoned by the Scottish government. The A96 passes through large areas of farmland, and the route includes the towns of Nairn, Elgin and has long stretches of single carriageway and some shorter dualled road and crawler lanes. Ms Hyslop will now consider the feedback and assessment work, before the Scottish government makes a final decision on how to progress."The position of the Scottish government has not changed," she said."The current favoured position is to fully dual the A96 and we are already starting the dualling process from Inverness to Nairn, including a Nairn bypass, having acquired the land for the scheme earlier this year." How many responded to the A96 consultation? She said it was a sign of the public interest that more than 1,400 responses to the consultation were received."It was important that local people, businesses and communities were given the opportunity to help inform the government's final decision on how to take forward improvements to the A96 corridor," Ms Hyslop 12-week consultation took place from November to than 60% of respondents expressed support for the current commitment to fully dual the A96.
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Construction for parts of Sultan Said bin Taimour Road starts
Salalah: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology announced the commencement of work on the dual-carriageway of Sultan Said bin Taimour Road for parts (3, 4, and 5), spanning approximately 400 kilometres with a total cost exceeding OMR258 million. Eng. Said Mohammed Tabook, Director General of Roads and Land Transport in Dhofar Governorate, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the executing companies have begun construction work on the three parts, with a project duration of 36 months. He explained that Part 3 extends from Haima to Maqshin over 132.5 kilometres, Part 4 covers about 135 kilometres from Maqshin to Dokha, while Part 5 stretches 132.5 kilometres from Dokha to Thumrait. He added that the project will enhance Oman's road network efficiency and improve connectivity between governorates. The road is designed for year-round accessibility across various weather conditions and will improve traffic safety through concrete/steel barriers, reflectors, road markings, and warning signs. It will also support economic, tourism, commercial, and social development.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Cost of road projects since start of 10th five-year plan tops $2bln
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has plans to implement a number of dual carriageway road projects across the Sultanate of Oman in the upcoming period, following the completion of major national and primary dual carriageway roads connecting the governorates. The latest of these was the completion of the dualisation of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road, spanning 400 kilometres, making it the longest dual carriageway in the Sultanate. Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, stated that the ministry's upcoming focus will be on completing existing and newly approved projects. Some of these are in the final stages of tendering, while others are being prepared for award. Among the most notable projects is the dualisation project at the centre of Ibra in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. Design work is underway for the dual carriageway connecting Sultan Turki bin Said Road through Al Mudhaibi ending in the Wilayat of Sinaw. He added, in a statement to the Oman News Agency, that the Ministry is also finalising procedures for the first phase of the dualisation project of the Empty Quarter Road in Al Dhahirah Governorate. Work is progressing on the first phase of the dual carriageway connecting Al Buraimi to Mahdah, spanning 11 kilometres. Efforts are also ongoing to complete remaining works on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road between Adam and Haima, as well as several projects in Dhofar Governorate. These include the dualisation of the road from Raysut to Al Mughsayl, Al Mughsayl Bridge, the Itin Tunnel, the dualisation of Al-Farooq Street, Sultan Taimur Street, and the construction of an asphalt road network in the Wilayat of Maqshan. Additionally, the ministry is implementing the Jabal Shams Road project and the dualisation of the Izki/Nizwa road (Garout South / Birkat Al Mouz / Firq) in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Regarding the dualisation of the Al Kamil Wal Wafi / Jalan Bani Bu Hassan / Jalan Bani Bu Ali Road in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, He explained that the project is currently in the procedures and bid evaluation stage, based on the final scope agreed upon with the relevant authorities. He noted that the completion rate of the Al Kamil – Sur road has reached over 46%, while the Sultan Faisal bin Turki road has surpassed 44%. He confirmed that in 2024, the Ministry awarded a number of road projects with a total value exceeding OMR450 million. This year, the value of road projects is expected to exceed OMR600 million. The total cost of road projects awarded by the Ministry since the beginning of the Tenth Five-Year Plan until now has surpassed OMR920 million. Regarding the internal road links that connect highways, He affirmed that the Ministry is implementing some of these connections based on annual priorities and in line with plans approved by the relevant authorities. These include the link connecting the Al Musan'ah (Al Shu'aiba) roundabout and the completion of the Sohar link road connecting to the Al Batinah Expressway, which is currently under process and expected to be tendered this year. He also noted that work is ongoing to complete some links and supplementary works on Sultan Turki bin Said Road and the Al Batinah Expressway. He explained that the Ministry is also undertaking various road maintenance projects across the Sultanate. Among the most prominent is the maintenance of Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road from the Wilayat of Bidbid to the Wilayat of Nizwa. He noted that the total length of asphalt and unpaved roads under the Ministry's supervision exceeds 33,000 kilometres—of which about 16,000 kilometres are asphalt roads and approximately 17,000 kilometres are unpaved. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
17-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Cost of road projects since start of 10th five-year plan tops OMR900mn
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has plans to implement a number of dual carriageway road projects across the Sultanate of Oman in the upcoming period, following the completion of major national and primary dual carriageway roads connecting the governorates. The latest of these was the completion of the dualisation of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road, spanning 400 kilometres, making it the longest dual carriageway in the Sultanate. Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, stated that the ministry's upcoming focus will be on completing existing and newly approved projects. Some of these are in the final stages of tendering, while others are being prepared for award. Among the most notable projects is the dualisation project at the centre of Ibra in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. Design work is underway for the dual carriageway connecting Sultan Turki bin Said Road through Al Mudhaibi ending in the Wilayat of Sinaw. He added, in a statement to the Oman News Agency, that the Ministry is also finalising procedures for the first phase of the dualisation project of the Empty Quarter Road in Al Dhahirah Governorate. Work is progressing on the first phase of the dual carriageway connecting Al Buraimi to Mahdah, spanning 11 kilometres. Efforts are also ongoing to complete remaining works on Sultan Said bin Taimur Road between Adam and Haima, as well as several projects in Dhofar Governorate. These include the dualisation of the road from Raysut to Al Mughsayl, Al Mughsayl Bridge, the Itin Tunnel, the dualisation of Al-Farooq Street, Sultan Taimur Street, and the construction of an asphalt road network in the Wilayat of Maqshan. Additionally, the ministry is implementing the Jabal Shams Road project and the dualisation of the Izki/Nizwa road (Garout South / Birkat Al Mouz / Firq) in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Regarding the dualisation of the Al Kamil Wal Wafi / Jalan Bani Bu Hassan / Jalan Bani Bu Ali Road in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, He explained that the project is currently in the procedures and bid evaluation stage, based on the final scope agreed upon with the relevant authorities. He noted that the completion rate of the Al Kamil – Sur road has reached over 46%, while the Sultan Faisal bin Turki road has surpassed 44%. He confirmed that in 2024, the Ministry awarded a number of road projects with a total value exceeding OMR450 million. This year, the value of road projects is expected to exceed OMR600 million. The total cost of road projects awarded by the Ministry since the beginning of the Tenth Five-Year Plan until now has surpassed OMR920 million. Regarding the internal road links that connect highways, He affirmed that the Ministry is implementing some of these connections based on annual priorities and in line with plans approved by the relevant authorities. These include the link connecting the Al Musan'ah (Al Shu'aiba) roundabout and the completion of the Sohar link road connecting to the Al Batinah Expressway, which is currently under process and expected to be tendered this year. He also noted that work is ongoing to complete some links and supplementary works on Sultan Turki bin Said Road and the Al Batinah Expressway. He explained that the Ministry is also undertaking various road maintenance projects across the Sultanate. Among the most prominent is the maintenance of Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road from the Wilayat of Bidbid to the Wilayat of Nizwa. He noted that the total length of asphalt and unpaved roads under the Ministry's supervision exceeds 33,000 kilometres—of which about 16,000 kilometres are asphalt roads and approximately 17,000 kilometres are unpaved.
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: 3 agreements signed for Sultan Said bin Taimour Road dualisation
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) signed three agreements to implement the third, fourth, and fifth parts of the dual carriageway of Sultan Said bin Taimur Road (Adam-Thumrait), with a total length of 400 km at a total cost of RO258 million. Three Agreements Signed to Implement Parts Three, Four, and Five of the Dualization of Sultan Said bin Taimour Road at a Total Cost Exceeding OMR 258 Million The total length of the three sections is 400 km, with a total cost exceeding RO258 million. It may be noted that the General Budget 2025 allocated RO 900 million for development projects under 'development expenditure' and programs approved within the budgets of civil ministries and government units. Of these, 36 percent has been allocated for the infrastructure sector, which includes major road projects to be implemented and completed this year, such as the Khasab-Daba-Lima Road, Al Sharqiyah Expressway, Adam-Thumrait Road, and Ansab-Jafnain dualisation project. This road project is a major one as it is used by a large number of tourists, especially during the Khareef season. The highway stretches 717.5km, of which 280km between Adam to Haima are dual carriageways. It may be noted that nearly 70 percent travelling to the Dhofar Governorate from the rest of the country and neighbouring nations travel by road. Agreements The agreements were signed on behalf of the Ministry by H.E. Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology. Later, the minister said, "The project implementation period is 36 months, as the contractors have begun preparations that include housing for workers and delivering equipment. The road will contribute to raising the efficiency of logistical transport between the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman and between the border crossings in the north and the south, as well as to the concession areas." Part Three The first agreement, signed with an Omani-Saudi joint venture between Sarooj Construction Company (Sultanate of Oman) and Rawaf Contracting Company (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), covers the implementation of Part Three of the Sultan Said bin Taimour Road dualization project. This section extends 132.5 kilometers from the Wilayat of Haima to the Wilayat of Muqshin, with an execution period of 36 months. The project includes the construction of a new dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction. It entails the design and construction of 16 ground-level bypass lanes, one overpass bridge, 115 reinforced concrete box culverts for surface water drainage, and 88 pipe culverts for median drainage. The project will also involve the installation of future utility ducts (broadband corridor) along the road. Additionally, the project includes the construction of 4 rest areas, 21 public parking areas, 8 emergency openings in the central median, and 22 parking bays for the Royal Oman Police. It also covers the reconstruction of the existing road at Wadi crossings and the rehabilitation of certain segments, along with the implementation of road safety features (concrete and metal barriers, road studs, road markings, and directional and warning signs). Part Four The second agreement, signed with an Omani-Saudi joint venture between Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG (Sultanate of Oman) and alomaier Trading and Contracting Company (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), covers the implementation of Part Four of the project. This section extends 135 kilometers from the Wilayat of Muqshin to the Duka area, with an execution period of 36 months. This part includes the construction of a new dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction. It involves the design and construction of 14 ground-level bypass lanes, one overpass bridge, 241 reinforced concrete box culverts for surface water drainage, and 95 pipe culverts in the median. It also includes the installation of future utility ducts (broadband corridor) along the road. The project further includes 3 rest areas, 8 emergency openings in the central median, and 25 parking bays for the Royal Oman Police. It also involves the reconstruction of the existing road at wadi crossings and the implementation of road safety measures (concrete and metal barriers, road studs, road markings, and directional and warning signs). Part Five The third agreement, signed with an Omani-Saudi joint venture between Oman Gulf Company (Sultanate of Oman) and Kom Al Fahd Trading, Industry, and Contracting Company (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), covers the implementation of Part Five of the dualization project. This section extends 132.5 kilometers from the Duka area to the Wilayat of Thumrait, with an execution period of 36 months. This section includes the construction of a new dual carriageway with two lanes in each direction. It entails the design and construction of 20 ground-level bypass lanes, 101 reinforced concrete box culverts for surface water drainage, and 110 pipe culverts in the median. It also includes 5 rest areas, 16 public parking areas, 8 emergency openings in the median, and 25 parking bays for the Royal Oman Police. In addition, the project includes reconstruction of the existing road at wadi crossings and the implementation of road safety features (concrete and metal barriers, road studs, road markings, and directional and warning signs). The implementation of these three sections follows the previously completed parts of the road from the Wilayat of Adam in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate to the Wilayat of Haima in Al Wusta Governorate, with a total length of 317 kilometers. Upon completion, the dualized road will provide a safer and more efficient transportation route, improve traffic flow, reduce road accidents, and stimulate economic, social, and tourism activities in the areas it serves. Moreover, when fully completed, the road will become the longest dual carriageway in the Sultanate, stretching from Muscat Governorate to Dhofar Governorate. The project will significantly enhance logistic connectivity across the Sultanate and open up new opportunities for economic and urban development. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
